Spicy Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Start your morning right with this Spicy Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole, a flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for family breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or meal prepping for the week. This hearty casserole layers crispy hash browns, spicy breakfast sausage, and a rich egg mixture, all topped with gooey cheddar and pepper jack cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience. A sprinkle of green onions and a dash of red pepper flakes add a pop of freshness and heat, making each bite irresistibly bold and satisfying. Ready in just an hour, this easy breakfast recipe is ideal for serving a crowd, with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Whether you're looking for a savory and spicy breakfast idea, a convenient make-ahead meal, or a cheesy casserole to please a crowd, this dish has you covered!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (spicy)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 3 stalks green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes). Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
In the same skillet, add the thawed hash browns and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden. Spread the hash browns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the hash browns in the baking dish, followed by 1.5 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese and the pepper jack cheese.
Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and cheese layers, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Top the casserole with the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the chopped green onions.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.3 g | 423% | |
| Saturated Fat | 145.3 g | 726% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2158 mg | 719% | |
| Sodium | 9641 mg | 419% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 211.5 g | 423% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.5 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 3117 mg | 240% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3744 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
